Summary
PC gamers can currently claimReturn of the Phantomfor free on GOG as part of the platform’s Halloween Sale. Released by MicroProse in 1993,Return of the Phantomis a classicPCgame set in the universe ofPhantom of the Opera, and it’s available to claim for a limited time.
GOG often offers free games during its sales. Last year,GOG offered free games during the Winter Sale, includingSouth of the Circle,Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master,Caveblazers,Lost Ruins, andLacuna. This year, the same is happening with the GOG Halloween Sale.
Gamers can currently claim theclassic 1993 adventure gameReturn of the Phantomon GOG. Thepoint-and-click adventure gamefollows the story of Inspector Raoul Montand while he pursues the Red Death, trying to prevent the famous criminal from claiming more lives. Interestingly, the game comes with time travel elements, allowing the players to come back from 1993 to 1881 and investigate the Phantom’s original case. The title has fully voiced characters and a thrilling story that was written by Raymond Benson, who also worked on theJames Bondfranchise. To claim the game, gamers only need to own a GOG account, log in, and click on “Add to library” on the game’s page. According to GOG, the giveaway will continue until November 9 at 1:00 PM UTC.
When is GOG Giving Away Return of the Phantom?
WhileReturn of the Phantomis arguably not one of the mostwell-known 90s gamesin its genre, the title has positive reviews and seems like a short but memorable experience that takes only around three hours to beat. Reviews indicate thatReturn of the Phantomfocuses more on the story than on puzzles. However, it does have puzzles, such as an intricate maze of catacombs below the Opera’s house, which will challenge players in the second half of the story.
Apart from this giveaway, GOG’s Halloween Sale has some pretty good deals for fans ofhorror games, including theResident Evil Bundle, which reunites the three first entries in the franchise with a discount of 10%. Other interesting offers of the sale includeFEAR Platinumwith a 90% discount, andDying Light: Definitive Editionwith 80% off. Fans of investigation games who want a good deal may also be interested inAgatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, which has a discount of 80% during the sale, orSherlock Holmes: Nemesis - Remastered, which is 90% off.
